Agility: The Key to Survival in a Rapidly Changing World

Is your organization truly agile? Agility isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a critical capability that can make or break a business. How do you assess your organization’s agility? Let’s explore some indicators. Indicators of Organizational Agility To determine if agility is a core competency within your organization, consider these key indicators: Cultural Indicators Risk Tolerance: … Read more

Ingenious Agility and Digital Transformation: Rethinking How Organizations Adapt and Innovate

In my previous post, I introduced Ingenious Agility—the fusion of adaptability and ingenuity—as a transformative mindset for navigating today’s complex challenges. Over the last decade, I’ve spent many hours pondering the topic. This concept is not limited to solving immediate problems; it provides a powerful lens for tackling one of the most pressing imperatives for … Read more

How Adopting a Product Mindset Enables Organizational Agility

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, agility has become more than a buzzword—it’s a critical capability for organizations aiming to stay competitive. However, many companies struggle with how to truly embed agility into their culture and operations. One powerful enabler of agility that often goes underappreciated is the shift to a product mindset. When businesses transition … Read more

Yammer grows on Microsoft, one year on

One year ago, Microsoft acquired enterprise social networking service, Yammer, for the princely sum of $1.2 billion (in cash). I expressed my views at the time in my post “Microsoft acquires enterprise social networking company, Yammer“. A prudent purchase considering growth in the sector. At the time Yammer had over 5 million corporate users including employees of more … Read more

Is It Time to Finally Replace Your Intranet?

As the digital workplace transforms, many companies face a familiar question: does the traditional intranet still serve a purpose? Having returned to ATOS as an engagement manager, I’ve witnessed a compelling shift firsthand. ATOS recently adopted Yammer, a leading provider of private enterprise social networks. Yammer’s platform—similar to Facebook, yet secure for corporate users—has revolutionized … Read more

Why Productivity Tools Are Agility’s Secret Sauce (And More Than Just Another Chat App)

Ever wonder if all those pings and @mentions actually help agility? Here’s the truth: productivity and enterprise social tools do more than just fill our notifications—they’re quietly revolutionizing the way we work. Here’s how: By leveraging productivity and enterprise social tools, organizations can create an environment that supports agile values—collaboration, transparency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement—helping … Read more